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Right Hand Technique for Guitar Volume One

Does your right hand feel like it's out of control or are you experiencing pain?

Right Hand Technique for Guitar Volume One will give you:

Step by step information to get your right hand and arm functioning in a way that will give you effortless technique.

Simple yet effective right hand exercises that give you the control you need to play the way you want to.

Steps to take if you have developed a repetitive stress injury.

A right hand technique that takes the stress off your wrist.

Etudes to help you develop rhythm in your forearm muscles.

A graduated method for the guitarist with physical injuries caused by playing incorrectly.

A method to use your forearm as the main source of movement when you pick or strum the guitar.

Great Technique equals great playing skills?

Tendonitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Repetitive Stress Injury are specters haunting the life of every musician; they are career stoppers. It is unfortunate that the teaching of contemporary guitar rarely includes the basics of proper stance, posture or positioning of the arms, wrists and hands, even though this is the most basic foundation of technique!

Most students tend to fixate on the left hand, due to the complex nature of its task, but the right hand has an equally important, if seemingly simple function. Incorrect technique in this area and its painful consequences can be avoided by applying the information found in this book.

The exercises and positions described have been developed by the author in conjunction with physiotherapists and major players in both the classical and jazz world.

This book is invaluable for the beginning student who wishes to get on the right path immediately, the musician who is experiencing fatigue or pain in playing, and the musician who may already have some damage.

The exercises are geared to help the muscles respond smoothly to the demands placed upon them, and develop fast, precise playing. 24 etudes are included with midifiles that can be downloaded from the internet to facilitate correct practice and aid internalization.

Have a repetitive stress injury?

Pills and physical therapy can only go so far. If you don't change the underlying problem you will be plagued with pain and an ongoing problem.

Right Hand Technique for Guitar Volume One will:

Show you a right hand technique that relies on forearm muscles moving in a natural way.

Give you playing positions for your right hand but also tips on how to physically hold the guitar.

Information on how to hold the pick.

Right hand finger placement.

Give you a step by step process that will allow you to play pain free.

Explain to you clearly why rhythm is so important in developing a physical movement.

Help you build a solid foundation for your right hand so you can play without pain.

Show you how to use your elbow when playing the guitar.

Don't let poor technique hold you back.

Buy this book before you spend years playing with the wrong technique and end up having to start all over. Bypass years of the physical pain that usually accompanies the path to realization that you are playing incorrectly. With a few simple exercises and using your body correctly you can be a world class guitarist with impeccable technique.

Additional Information:

Digital Edition IBSN:978-1-59489-935-5

Physical Edition IBSN: 978-0-9648632-6-2

135 pages

What people are saying:

I'm in my 50's and have spent 30 years trying to play the guitar. Every time I've tried to improve my right hand speed I ended up injuring my wrist. I ended up resigned to playing slow and sloppy. Then I ran into Right Hand Technique for Guitar Volume One and thought what the heck I'll give it a try. Seemed like a well laid out book but honestly I just wasn't sure if I was doing the exercises correctly. I contacted Mr. Arnold via email and to my surprise he asked me to send him a video of me playing the guitar. This kind of blew me away that he would take the time to help me out. So I uploaded a video to youtube.com and within a hour I had an email telling me he saw what my problem was. This was amazing. After 3 videos back and forth Bruce got me on the right track to playing correctly. All this for the price of one book. Man you're crazy if you don't take advantage of this guy's willingness to help. A. Quinn

Simply put this book changed my life! I had given up playing the guitar because of pain. I went through 3 doctors and 4 therapists that did zip for me. If you don't go to the source of your problem you are kidding yourself that anything good will come from it. Buy this book, contact Bruce and start playing without pain! B. Tuttle

I bought Right Hand Technique for Guitar Volume One and truefire.com's DVD Guitar Physiology by Bruce Arnold. Because I owned Right Hand Technique for Guitar Volume One I was able to contact Bruce and he really set me straight regarding my complete interface with the guitar. I've spent years trying to improve my speed and accuracy. Within weeks I was playing faster and more accurately than I've ever played in my life. Bruce's techniques have transformed my playing. Get on board, you won't be sorry. H. Hampton

I bought Right Hand Technique for Guitar Volume One and truefire.com's DVD Guitar Physiology by Bruce Arnold. Because I owned Right Hand Technique for Guitar Volume One I was able to contact Bruce and he really set me straight regarding my complete interface with the guitar. I've spent years trying to improve my speed and accuracy. Within weeks I was playing faster and more accurately than I've ever played in my life. Bruce's techniques have transformed my playing. Get on board, you won't be sorry. H. Hampton

I can't express the profound gratitude I have for the help I've received from Bruce. Playing the guitar means everything to me. My wife died a few months back and I just wanted to get something in my life that could give me some happiness. Playing music has always done that for me but stress and playing the wrong way soon had me running for the Aleve bottle. Bruce was a real sport to take me under his wing and allow me to take a skype lesson with him and within 15 minutes had me playing without pain. This is why the internet is so important. I never would have had this opportunity 20 years ago. If you are having problems don't wait for it to completely close you down. Get some professional help it's really made all the difference for me! G. Horowitz.

I was very sceptical about this idea of playing from my forearm rather than my wrist. After Bruce pointed out some guitarist using the technique and of course Bruce isn't exactly a slouch on the instrument himself I gave it a try. No more wrist pain. No more opening doors with my other hand because it hurts my wrist too much. I'm a new man and can play the guitar all day long without pain. J. Johnston.

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Ultimate Arpeggio 3 Note Combinations

"Ultimate Arpeggio 3 Note Combinations" explores the common 3 note arpeggios, i.e. Major, Minor, Diminished and Augmented but more importantly it includes the long overlooked 3 note arpeggios that are not built in 3rds.

There are 12 basic 3 note groupings when boiled down to their basic interval content. This book explores these relationships with a host of exercises that help you develop unique applications of these structures. Études are included that help you hear new melodic and rhythmic ideas for these 3 note combinations. The études can be used to develop your sight reading skills, transcription ability, as well as ear training exercises or just to listen to and take in the unique new sounds.

This course has many related books and courses that will allow you to expand your ability with these 3 note groupings even further. You can see some of these recommended courses below.

These courses really allow you to see the full potential of the Ultimate Arpeggio Course.

Arpeggios not built in 3rds?

"Ultimate Arpeggio 3 Note Combinations" is meant as a guide to help you explore 3 note combinations both familiar and new. Most students have worked with arpeggios that are built in thirds which are included in this study but you also get many other less discussed 3 note groupings that give very intriguing sounds. Since many of the sounds found in this book will be new to students it is recommended that you divide your time between technical exercises that will develop your physical ability on your instrument and ear training studies to help you get the sounds of these combinations into your memory so that you can express them freely.

What's are these other 3 note arpeggios that aren't built in 3rds?

There are many books that discuss the use of arpeggios in music. Unfortunately most of these only discuss chords that are built in thirds. While chords built in thirds are very common in music there are also other arpeggios that are not built in thirds that are commonly used and they can be a great resource for finding new melodic and chordal ideas to play over various musical situations. You can approach the use of these non-tertial (a chord or melody not built in thirds) combinations in a couple of ways: think of the non-tertial group of notes as a replacement for a tertial (a chord or melody built in thirds) arpeggio. For instance, if you had the notes C, E, G you could replace those with C, D, G in most musical situations. In many cases this will give you a more modern sound while still representing the initial triadic sound of C, E, G. You can also extend this idea when you start composing music in which you are only using these non-triadic combinations. This creates a very intriguing sound both melodically and harmonically. Depending on the three note combination you pick it can result in many different types of sounds from beautiful consonant music to highly dissonant. These non-triadic combinations can be used in any style of music from rock to jazz to classical. They all work well but keep in mind that the combination you pick will radically affect the type of sound you are trying to create. To see some examples of using these non-tertial combinations check out the book “Tools for Modern Improvisation” which will give you scores and MP3s in various musical styles, in which you can hear some music using these different non-triadic combinations.

Here is a list of exactly what is contained in the course:

Course rundown: Click triangle to right but first take a deep breath :)

Substituting Various 3 Note Combinations

Using 3 Note Combinations

Chord Progressions for Études

Replacing the Normal Sounding Arpeggios and Chords

Playing a Composition with Special Pitch Class Sets

012 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

013 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

013 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

014 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

014 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

015 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

015 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

016 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

016 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

024 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

024 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

025 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

025 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

026 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

026 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

027 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

027 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

036 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

037 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

037 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

048 Pitch Class Set and 18 Melodic Combinations

Three Note Pitch Class Set Études with MP3s and Midfiles

012 Pitch Class Set Études

013 Pitch Class Set Études

014 Pitch Class Set Études

015 Pitch Class Set Études

016 Pitch Class Set Études

024 Pitch Class Set Études

025 Pitch Class Set Études

026 Pitch Class Set Études

027 Pitch Class Set Études

036 Pitch Class Set Études

037 Pitch Class Set Études

048 Pitch Class Set Études

Two Bar Turnarounds examples to use as alternatives for Pitch Class Set Études

Exercises for Applying Pitch Class Sets

012 Recommended Exercises

013 Recommended Exercises

014 Recommended Exercises

015 Recommended Exercises

016 Recommended Exercises

024 Recommended Exercises

025 Recommended Exercises

026 Recommended Exercises

027 Recommended Exercises

036 Recommended Exercises

037 Recommended Exercises

048 Recommended Exercises

Appendix 1: Chord and Scale Relationships to help you understand what notes are available on what chords.

So this is a far reaching course that gives you information on:

All types of 3 note groupings

18 melodic combinations for each 3 note grouping

Études in all 12 keys with MP3s and Midifiles so you can hear the sounds of each 3 note combination.

How to use these new sounds to replace the arpeggios and chords you currently use.

A complete run down of every 3 note grouping and what chords it can be played over.

Two Bar Turnarounds examples to use as alternatives for Pitch Class Set Études

Recommended chop building exercises for each 3 note combination.

An Appendix that shows you the Chord and Scale Relationships to help you understand what notes are available on every 3 note grouping.

Below are some examples from the Ultimate Arpeggio Course.

Click on triangle to see 3 note combination C, Db, Eb example:

The page below shows you how each 3 note group in represented. This example gives you information for the 3 note combination C, Db, Eb or also known as "013." Notice that to the left you have a list of all the chords that you could play C, Db and Eb over both harmonically and melodically. You also have a list of the 18 melodic possibilities at the bottom of the page. In addition you have a few comments on how this 3 note combination might be useful. You get a page like this for every 3 note combination.

Click on triangle to see some ways to practice the C, Db, Eb 3 note combination:

This page gives you 4 examples of how to practice the C, Db, Eb 3 note combination as well as the chords that these 3 notes will work over. If you ordered the bundle that was available when the book was first released you have all of these exercises in all keys and all permutations.

Click on triangle to see étude example.

You can use this example to test your ear training, sight reading, sight singing skills or to hear a different way to play over the common chord progression I7, bIII7, II7, bII7 in C. By also referencing the possible turnaround section of the book you can also you 100s of other chord progressions with this étude. This étude is using any available "013" or half step and minor 3rd combination that is available on each chord. Each set of études is completely different sounding because the type of 3 note grouping that is applied to this chord progression. Some VERY exciting sounds!!

Listen to the interesting sound that these "013" 3 note grouping make over this chord progression. Click triangle above to see dropdown score. It is recommended that you listen to the Level 3 example first because the faster these types of melodies are played the more our ear makes sense of them. Count off is two measures of half notes playing a C to establish the key center.

Level Two MP3 for example above

Level 3 for example above

You can use these études for ear training, sight reading, transcription or just to listen to the unique sound these various 3 note combinations create. Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

Click on triangle to see étude example.

You can use this example to test your ear training, sight reading, sight singing skills or to hear a different way to play over the common chord progression I7, bIII7, II7, bII7 in Db. By also referencing the possible turnaround section of the book you can also you 100s of other chord progressions with this étude. This étude is using any available "027" or whole step and 5th combination that is available on each chord. Each set of études is completely different sounding because the type of 3 note grouping that is applied to this chord progression. Some VERY exciting sounds!!

Listen to the interesting sound that these "027" 3 note grouping make over this chord progression. Click triangle above to see dropdown score. It is recommended that you listen to the Level 3 example first because the faster these types of melodies are played the more our ear makes sense of them. Count off is two measures of half notes playing a Db to establish the key center.

Level Two MP3 for example above

Level 3 for example above

You can use these études for ear training, sight reading, transcription or just to listen to the unique sound these various 3 note combinations create. Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

Recommended way to proceed with the course

How to explore this course!

The heart of the book shows each 3 note combination starting with 3 half steps in a row, which we will call 012, all the way to an augmented triad called 048. It is recommended that you start with just one three note group to explore. Although you could start with the 027 combinations because they are the most useful and easy to hear, and then move on to combinations like 013 because they can be applied to any chord type, keep in mind that any grouping you pick to explore will take some time before it bears fruit.

Spend time with the études either playing them or just listing to the MP3s. This will help you to hear the possibilities of various three note groups and will also help you to decide which 3 note groups you like the most. You will find that these études will help you to develop musical ideas to use in your composition and improvisation.

There are quite a few recommended exercises for developing these different 3 note combinations but you will also find more and/or expanded ideas in the Chopsbuster section of the muse-eek.com website. The "Atomic Scales" course is a very good set of exercises to improve your technical skills with these 3 note combinations, particularly when they are combined into two 3 note groupings i.e. a hexatonic scale.

You will find many exercises that combine 2 three note note arpeggios to create a hexatonic scale. This is a sound that is very useful in creating contemporary sound in your playing. This specific course concentrates on symmetrical combinations. In other words it combines two 3 note combinations that are from the same family like three half steps in a row combined with another group of 3 half steps in a row at some other pitch degree. It should be mentioned that you can create very interesting sounds and melodies by combining two different three note groups which is not covered in this course. Most of the combinations that are explored in this book work over a dominant 7th sound. But other chords possibilities are listed when appropriate. Certain three and six note groups work better over certain types of chords. This is discussed to help you understand which combinations are best used with specifics chord types.

The three note combinations in this book can be used to replace the chords you already use or, they can inspire your compositions and improvisations with fresh ideas.

When you begin to practice the concepts in this book start slowly and develop speed overtime. Many of these combinations can be very difficult especially on stringed instruments so be careful that you don't hurt yourself by over practicing or trying to gain speed too quickly.

Just listening can really change your perceptions!

It can't be stressed enough that just listening to the études in this course can really effect your perception, expand your musical palette and influence your overall musicianship.

Additional Information:

Digital IBSN: 978-1-59489-520-3

214 page PDF with 928 études with 2844 MP3s.

What people are saying:

For many years I've wondered how advanced soloist created these very modern sounds. Found my answer in the course. Bruce also gives examples of how you can apply this to jazz standards which really blew my mind. Playing "Stella by Starlight" where all melodies are half steps and minor 3rd as well as all the chords. This is really looking at standards in a highly compositional way as sound completely unique. I thought it all had already been done but this has totally transformed my concept of what can be done to usher in a new era of sounds over any type of style. A totally eye opening course! W. Franks.

A Tour de force of 3 note sounds. Completely turning my head around so many great new sounds and ways to think about 3 notes. E. Shepherd

A book for a lifetime of study and so well laid out. The études are great for hearing the direct application of these ideas so you can really hear how awesome they can be! H. Palmer.

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"013 Hexatonic Études: Pitch Class Set Exercises for Dominant 7th Key Center" contains 336 études exploring 28 hexatonic scales ( 6 note scale) in all keys. Each of these 28 hexatonic scales can be played over a dominant 7th chord. A dominant 7th of course is one of the most commonly used chords in music so if you are looking for new sounds to explore these études are an excellent resource. Each étude is played at three different tempos so it is good for beginning to advanced students. Midi files are also included so you can play these études at any tempo. All études are played over a dominant 7th chord which repeats every measure, so you can hear exactly what each étude will sound like in a real musical situation. It will also improve your key center recognition when it comes to a dominant key center. These études can be used as an ear training exercise as well; you can either transcribe the étude or a more general ( and a lot more fun ) ear training exercise is see how quickly you can identify the 6 notes that are being used in the étude. These études are all written on the 16th note metric level so they are also a great way to develop your ability to sight read 16th notes. Each étude is one page in length so reading one or two études each day is a quick way to improve your sight reading or ear training skills.

What are Hexatonic Études?

The "013 Hexatonic Études" are composed of 2 three note groups of notes that alternate back and forth using two, three or four notes from each group. This pivot back and forth between two different three note groups creates a very modern sound. In these specific études we are pivoting back and forth between 2 three note groups whose internal structure is made up of a half step and a minor third. Using pitch class set theory we would call this grouping an 013 which is just a way of looking at the intervals contained within the three note group. The course will explain this idea of thinking with pitch class sets which is easy but takes a little explanation.

336 Études for Developing New Sounds Over a Dominant 7th Chord.

The following list shows the different études included. These études are played at 3 different tempos so that a beginning to advanced student will find an appropriate level. Please see drop down menu below for a complete list of content:

Since these études are using 28 different hexatonic scales and each scale has 12 different unique études you are getting a good sampling of possible sound of each hexatonic scale. In total this gives you 336 exercises to help you immerse yourself in these new sounds. A good way to work through this course is to first listen to the level 3 études which will be at the fastest tempo. This will help you to decide if you like the sound of the hexatonic scale and want to investigate it further by playing through the études.

You should also be aware that there is a multitude of other courses that are closely related to this course in that they will help you to develop both the technical and aural perception skills needed to master this type of sound.

Below are some examples of the études with MP3s to hear each example. Each étude is has accompanying MP3s that play the example at 3 different tempos. Midifiles are also included so a student can choose any tempo.

Click on triangle to see étude example. You can use this example to test your ear training, sight reading, sight singing skills or to hear a different way to play over a dominant 7th chord.

This example uses the two groups of 3 notes 1, 2, b3 and 3, b5 and 5. Notice how the pair of these two sounds into independent groups creates a distinctive sound. There are 3 MP3s at different tempos for each example plus within the course there are also midi files if you want to play the exercise slower or faster. The key center is of course a dominant key center.

Listen for the interesting sound this hexatonic scale creates: Click triangle above to see dropdown score. Count off is two measures of half note C Dominant Chords.

Level Two MP3 for example above

Level Three for example above

Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

Click on triangle to see étude example. You can use this example to test your ear training, sight reading, sight singing skills or to hear a different way to play over a dominant 7th chord.

This example uses the two groups of 3 notes 6, b7, 1 and b2, b3 and 3. Notice how the pair of these two sounds into independent groups creates a distinctive sound. There are 3 MP3s at different tempos for each example plus within the course there are also midi files if you want to play the exercise slower or faster. The key center is of course a dominant key center.

Listen for the interesting sound this hexatonic scale creates: Click triangle above to see dropdown score. Count off is two measures of half note C Dominant Chords.

Level Two MP3 for example above

Level 3 for example above

Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

Recommended way to proceed with the course

Since these études are using 28 different hexatonic scales and each scale has 12 different unique études you are getting a good sampling of possible sound of each hexatonic scale. In total this gives you 336 exercises to help you immerse yourself in these new sounds. A good way to work through this course is to first listen to the level 3 études which will be at the fastest tempo. This will help you to decide if you like the sound of the hexatonic scale and want to investigate it further by playing through the études.

Just listening can really change your perceptions!

It can't be stressed enough that just listening to these examples can really effect your perception and expand your harmonic and melodic palette. It is also a good idea to just casually listen to these études because they will influence your overall musicianship.

Additional Information:

Digital IBSN: 978-1-59489-522-7

370 page PDF with 1008 MP3s.

What people are saying:

These études really turned my head around to think in a different way. I've mostly been just listening over the last few weeks to get these sounds into my head. Since they are all 6 note scales like a Blues scale I've been thinking that this could be the new Blues scales of the 21st century! F. Goings

I'm always looking for more sight reading material especially 16th note rhythms. This has been a real fun study for me. I love the fact that you get to hear the key center via the 7th chord which is helping my ear training at the same time I'm improving my reading skills. R. Thomson

I love the whole concept of this study. I'm always looking for new creative ideas to add into my playing at currently this is at the top of the listA. Wong.

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Chop Busters Series

Who you going to call for advanced technical development on your instrument?

Chop Busters Series consists of two types of downloadable exercises.

Traditional exercises.

Pitch Class Set exercises

MetroDrone

With all Chopbuster exercises I highly recommend working with the MetroDrone which will teach you how to use “Long Line Rhythm “ to gain speed and accuracy. It will also help you hear each exercise in the right key center.

Two Note Sequencing for 22 Modes in all Keys for all instruments

Two Note Modal Sequencing:

All 22 Modes through all 2 note combinations in all keys

There are 22 scales or modes that are commonly used in contemporary music. This book presents you with the two note modal sequences in every key. Modal sequencing is a common way to learn scales through melodic patterns. These patterns will help you find new ways of playing each scale and greatly aid in the memorization of all scales in all keys.

This book is for any instrumentalist. These scales include:

Modes of Major.

Modes of Melodic Minor Ascending.

Diminished.

Symmetrical Diminished.

Whole Tone.

Blues.

Major and Minor Pentatonic.

If you need a better understanding of the modes presented it is recommended that you work with the Essential Scales book to better understand the application of all scales. It is recommended that you play these scales over vamps so that you hear the scale in the proper key. You will find free vamps in the member’s area of the muse-eek. Or for a more complete collection with a full band and each track in every key I'd recommend:

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Three Note Sequencing for Major Modes in all Keys for all instruments...

Three Note Modal Sequencing Volume One:

Major Modes through all 3 note combinations in all keys

This book presents you with the three note modal sequences in every key for the modes of Major. Modal sequencing is a common way to learn scales through melodic patterns. These patterns will help you find new ways of playing each scale and greatly aid in the memorization of all scales in all keys.

This book is for any instrumentalist. These scales include:

Ionian.

Dorian.

Phrygian.

Lydian.

Mixolydian.

Aeolian.

Locrian.

If you need a better understanding of the modes presented it is recommended that you work with the Essential Scales book to better understand the application of all scales. It is recommended that you play these scales over vamps so that you hear the scale in the proper key. You will find free vamps in the member’s area of the muse-eek. Or for a more complete collection with a full band and each track in every key I'd recommend:

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ChopBusters: 013 Ascending and Descending Diatonic Chords of Major Modes

ChopBusters: 013 Ascending and Descending Diatonic Chords of Major Modes

"ChopBusters: 013 Ascending and Descending Diatonic Chords of Major Modes" is part of a series of books that explores various technical exercises to help gain familiarity and technical proficiency with advanced improvisational concepts. This book will also help a student develop the ability to play 013 voicings in modal settings. The chord vocings are playable on any chordal instrument.

This book gives you diatonic chords for all the modes of major. That includes Major, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian. These chords are played sequentially up and down each mode in all 12 keys. The voicings used are in closed position which make them playable on all chordal instruments along with making them physically easier to master. There are MP3s and midi files that come with this "ChopBuster" course which can be used to check your accuracy, but also to slowly build up your speed.

Below are two examples from the “ChopBusters: 013 Ascending and Descending Diatonic Chords of Major Modes."

Click on triangle to see the diatonic 013 chords for Eb Major:

The page below shows you the diatonic 013 chords of Eb Major. There is a two measure count off which gives you the key center in half notes.

There are 3 MP3s for each étude each gets progressively faster. Since these études make more musical sense when play at a faster tempo the MP3s below start with the fastest MP3 and then get slower. Keep in mind that there are also midifiles for each example so you can play any exercise at any tempo.

Level 2 MP3 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

Level 1 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

You can use these exercises for ear training, sight reading, transcription or just to listen to ingrain the sound of a key center created by a modal progression. Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

Click on triangle to see the diatonic 013 chords for Ab Aeolian:

The page below shows you the diatonic 013 chords of Ab Aeolian. There is a two measure count off which gives you the key center in half notes.

There are 3 MP3s for each étude each gets progressively faster. Since these études make more musical sense when play at a faster tempo the MP3s below start with the fastest MP3 and then get slower. Keep in mind that there are also midifiles for each example so you can play any exercise at any tempo.

Level 2 MP3 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

Level 1 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

You can use these exercises for ear training, sight reading, transcription or just to listen to ingrain the sound of a key center created by a modal progression. Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

This course has many related books and courses that will increase your understanding of pitch class set theory as well as various ways you can apply these structures both melodically and harmonically.

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ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 1

ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 1

"ChopBusters: 013 Diatonic Chords for Major Modes, Pyramid One" is part of a series of books that explores various technical exercises to help gain familiarity and technical proficiency with advanced improvisational concepts. The "Pyramid Series" presents chords in a modal sequence that creates a pattern. These patterns are a useful tool for memorizing diatonic chords but are also a very musical way to apply the 013 diatonic chords to the Major Modes. The audio files that accompany this course will help you hone your accuracy, but can also be used for ear training and improvisation.

This book gives you diatonic chords for all the modes of major. That includes Major, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian. These chords are played sequentially up and down each mode in all 12 keys. The voicings used are in closed position which make them playable on all chordal instruments along with making them physically easier to master. There are MP3s and midi files that come with this "ChopBuster" course which can be used to check your accuracy, but also to slowly build up your speed.

Below are two examples from the “ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 1."

Click on triangle to see the diatonic 013 chords for Gb Dorian:

The page below shows you the diatonic 013 chords of Gb Dorian. There is a two measure count off which gives you the key center in half notes.

There are 3 MP3s for each étude each gets progressively faster. Since these études make more musical sense when play at a faster tempo the MP3s below start with the fastest MP3 and then get slower. Keep in mind that there are also midifiles for each example so you can play any exercise at any tempo.

Level 2 MP3 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

Level 1 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

You can use these exercises for ear training, sight reading, transcription or just to listen to ingrain the sound of a key center created by a modal progression. Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

Click on triangle to see the diatonic 013 chords for B Lydian:

The page below shows you the diatonic 013 chords of B Lydian. There is a two measure count off which gives you the key center in half notes.

There are 3 MP3s for each étude each gets progressively faster. Since these études make more musical sense when play at a faster tempo the MP3s below start with the fastest MP3 and then get slower. Keep in mind that there are also midifiles for each example so you can play any exercise at any tempo.

Level 2 MP3 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

Level 1 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

You can use these exercises for ear training, sight reading, transcription or just to listen to ingrain the sound of a key center created by a modal progression. Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

This course has many related books and courses that will increase your understanding of pitch class set theory as well as various ways you can apply these structures both melodically and harmonically.

Get ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 1...download today!

ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 2

ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 2

"ChopBusters: 013 Diatonic Chords for Major Modes, Pyramid One" is part of a series of books that explores various technical exercises to help gain familiarity and technical proficiency with advanced improvisational concepts. The "Pyramid Series" presents chords in a modal sequence that creates a pattern. These patterns are a useful tool for memorizing diatonic chords but are also a very musical way to apply the 013 diatonic chords to the Major Modes. The audio files that accompany this course will help you hone your accuracy, but can also be used for ear training and improvisation.

This book gives you diatonic chords for all the modes of major. That includes Major, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian. These chords are played sequentially up and down each mode in all 12 keys. The voicings used are in closed position which make them playable on all chordal instruments along with making them physically easier to master. There are MP3s and midi files that come with this "ChopBuster" course which can be used to check your accuracy, but also to slowly build up your speed.

Below are two examples from the “ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 2."

Click on triangle to see the diatonic 013 chords for D Locrain:

The page below shows you the diatonic 013 chords of D Locrain. There is a two measure count off which gives you the key center in half notes.

There are 3 MP3s for each étude each gets progressively faster. Since these études make more musical sense when play at a faster tempo the MP3s below start with the fastest MP3 and then get slower. Keep in mind that there are also midifiles for each example so you can play any exercise at any tempo.

Level 2 MP3 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

Level 1 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

You can use these exercises for ear training, sight reading, transcription or just to listen to ingrain the sound of a key center created by a modal progression. Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

Click on triangle to see the diatonic 013 chords for A Mixolydian:

The page below shows you the diatonic 013 chords of A Mixolydian. There is a two measure count off which gives you the key center in half notes.

There are 3 MP3s for each étude each gets progressively faster. Since these études make more musical sense when play at a faster tempo the MP3s below start with the fastest MP3 and then get slower. Keep in mind that there are also midifiles for each example so you can play any exercise at any tempo.

Level 2 MP3 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

Level 1 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

You can use these exercises for ear training, sight reading, transcription or just to listen to ingrain the sound of a key center created by a modal progression. Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

This course has many related books and courses that will increase your understanding of pitch class set theory as well as various ways you can apply these structures both melodically and harmonically.

Get ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 2...download today!

ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 3

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ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 3

"ChopBusters: 013 Diatonic Chords for Major Modes, Pyramid One" is part of a series of books that explores various technical exercises to help gain familiarity and technical proficiency with advanced improvisational concepts. The "Pyramid Series" presents chords in a modal sequence that creates a pattern. These patterns are a useful tool for memorizing diatonic chords but are also a very musical way to apply the 013 diatonic chords to the Major Modes. The audio files that accompany this course will help you hone your accuracy, but can also be used for ear training and improvisation.

This book gives you diatonic chords for all the modes of major. That includes Major, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian. These chords are played sequentially up and down each mode in all 12 keys. The voicings used are in closed position which make them playable on all chordal instruments along with making them physically easier to master. There are MP3s and midi files that come with this "ChopBuster" course which can be used to check your accuracy, but also to slowly build up your speed.

Below are two examples from the “ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 3."

Click on triangle to see the diatonic 013 chords for A Dorian:

The page below shows you the diatonic 013 chords of A Dorian. There is a two measure count off which gives you the key center in half notes.

There are 3 MP3s for each étude each gets progressively faster. Since these études make more musical sense when play at a faster tempo the MP3s below start with the fastest MP3 and then get slower. Keep in mind that there are also midifiles for each example so you can play any exercise at any tempo.

Level 2 MP3 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

Level 1 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

You can use these exercises for ear training, sight reading, transcription or just to listen to ingrain the sound of a key center created by a modal progression. Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

Click on triangle to see the diatonic 013 chords for G Lydian:

The page below shows you the diatonic 013 chords of G Lydian. There is a two measure count off which gives you the key center in half notes.

There are 3 MP3s for each étude each gets progressively faster. Since these études make more musical sense when play at a faster tempo the MP3s below start with the fastest MP3 and then get slower. Keep in mind that there are also midifiles for each example so you can play any exercise at any tempo.

Level 2 MP3 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

Level 1 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

You can use these exercises for ear training, sight reading, transcription or just to listen to ingrain the sound of a key center created by a modal progression. Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

This course has many related books and courses that will increase your understanding of pitch class set theory as well as various ways you can apply these structures both melodically and harmonically.

Get ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 3...download today!

ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 4

ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 4

"ChopBusters: 013 Diatonic Chords for Major Modes, Pyramid Four" is part of a series of books that explores various technical exercises to help gain familiarity and technical proficiency with advanced improvisational concepts. The "Pyramid Series" presents chords in a modal sequence that creates a pattern. These patterns are a useful tool for memorizing diatonic chords but are also a very musical way to apply the 013 diatonic chords to the Major Modes. The audio files that accompany this course will help you hone your accuracy, but can also be used for ear training and improvisation.

This book gives you diatonic chords for all the modes of major. That includes Major, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian. These chords are played sequentially up and down each mode in all 12 keys. The voicings used are in closed position which make them playable on all chordal instruments along with making them physically easier to master. There are MP3s and midi files that come with this "ChopBuster" course which can be used to check your accuracy, but also to slowly build up your speed.

Below are two examples from the “ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 4."

Click on triangle to see the diatonic 013 chords for D Mixolydian:

The page below shows you the diatonic 013 chords of D Mixolydian. There is a two measure count off which gives you the key center in half notes.

There are 3 MP3s for each étude each gets progressively faster. Since these études make more musical sense when play at a faster tempo the MP3s below start with the fastest MP3 and then get slower. Keep in mind that there are also midifiles for each example so you can play any exercise at any tempo.

Level 2 MP3 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

Level 1 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

You can use these exercises for ear training, sight reading, transcription or just to listen to ingrain the sound of a key center created by a modal progression. Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

Click on triangle to see the diatonic 013 chords for Ab Locrian:

The page below shows you the diatonic 013 chords of Ab Locrian. There is a two measure count off which gives you the key center in half notes.

There are 3 MP3s for each étude each gets progressively faster. Since these études make more musical sense when play at a faster tempo the MP3s below start with the fastest MP3 and then get slower. Keep in mind that there are also midifiles for each example so you can play any exercise at any tempo.

Level 2 MP3 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

Level 1 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

You can use these exercises for ear training, sight reading, transcription or just to listen to ingrain the sound of a key center created by a modal progression. Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

This course has many related books and courses that will increase your understanding of pitch class set theory as well as various ways you can apply these structures both melodically and harmonically.

Get ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 4...download today!

ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 5

ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 5

"ChopBusters: 013 Diatonic Chords for Major Modes, Pyramid Five" is part of a series of books that explores various technical exercises to help gain familiarity and technical proficiency with advanced improvisational concepts. The "Pyramid Series" presents chords in a modal sequence that creates a pattern. These patterns are a useful tool for memorizing diatonic chords but are also a very musical way to apply the 013 diatonic chords to the Major Modes. The audio files that accompany this course will help you hone your accuracy, but can also be used for ear training and improvisation.

This book gives you diatonic chords for all the modes of major. That includes Major, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian. These chords are played sequentially up and down each mode in all 12 keys. The voicings used are in closed position which make them playable on all chordal instruments along with making them physically easier to master. There are MP3s and midi files that come with this "ChopBuster" course which can be used to check your accuracy, but also to slowly build up your speed.

Below are two examples from the “ChopBusters: Diatonic Chords of Major Modes Pyramid 5."

Click on triangle to see the diatonic 013 chords for Bb Phrygian:

The page below shows you the diatonic 013 chords of Bb Phrygian. There is a two measure count off which gives you the key center in half notes.

There are 3 MP3s for each étude each gets progressively faster. Since these études make more musical sense when play at a faster tempo the MP3s below start with the fastest MP3 and then get slower. Keep in mind that there are also midifiles for each example so you can play any exercise at any tempo.

Level 2 MP3 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

Level 1 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

You can use these exercises for ear training, sight reading, transcription or just to listen to ingrain the sound of a key center created by a modal progression. Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

Click on triangle to see the diatonic 013 chords for E Lydian:

The page below shows you the diatonic 013 chords of E Lydian. There is a two measure count off which gives you the key center in half notes.

There are 3 MP3s for each étude each gets progressively faster. Since these études make more musical sense when play at a faster tempo the MP3s below start with the fastest MP3 and then get slower. Keep in mind that there are also midifiles for each example so you can play any exercise at any tempo.

Level 2 MP3 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

Level 1 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

You can use these exercises for ear training, sight reading, transcription or just to listen to ingrain the sound of a key center created by a modal progression. Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

This course has many related books and courses that will increase your understanding of pitch class set theory as well as various ways you can apply these structures both melodically and harmonically.

"ChopBusters 013: Diatonic Chords of Symmetrical Diminished Scale Ascending and Descending" is part of a series of books that explores various technical exercises to help gain familiarity and technical proficiency with advanced improvisational concepts. This study presents the diatonic chords build with a 1/2 step and a minor third ascending and descending through the Symmetrical Diminished Scale. 12 different chords are have been chosen and then combined in 36 different ways and then played in 12 keys. This book will give you a life time of interesting chord sequences to use over any situation where a dominant chord can be used or more specifically where you want to use a Symmetrical Diminished sound. The audio files that accompany this course will help you hone your accuracy, but can also be used for ear training and improvisation.

Below are two examples from the “ChopBusters 013: Diatonic Chords of Symmetrical Diminished Scale Ascending and Descending."

Click on triangle to see one of the 36 examples for diatonic 013 chords built with a C Symmetrical Diminished Scale:

The page below shows you the diatonic 013 chords of C Symmetrical Diminished. There is a two measure count off which gives you the key center in half notes.

There are 3 MP3s for each étude each gets progressively faster. Since these études make more musical sense when play at a faster tempo the MP3s below start with the fastest MP3 and then get slower. Keep in mind that there are also midifiles for each example so you can play any exercise at any tempo.

Level 2 MP3 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

Level 1 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

You can use these exercises for ear training, sight reading, transcription or just to listen to ingrain the sound of a key center created by a modal progression. Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

Click on triangle to see one of the 36 examples for diatonic 013 chords built with a Bb Symmetrical Diminished Scale:

The page below shows you the diatonic 013 chords of Bb Symmetrical Diminished There is a two measure count off which gives you the key center in half notes.

There are 3 MP3s for each étude each gets progressively faster. Since these études make more musical sense when play at a faster tempo the MP3s below start with the fastest MP3 and then get slower. Keep in mind that there are also midifiles for each example so you can play any exercise at any tempo.

Level 2 MP3 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

Level 1 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

You can use these exercises for ear training, sight reading, transcription or just to listen to ingrain the sound of a key center created by a modal progression. Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

This course has many related books and courses that will increase your understanding of pitch class set theory as well as various ways you can apply these structures both melodically and harmonically.

"ChopBusters 014: Diatonic Chords of Symmetrical Diminished Scale Ascending and Descending" is part of a series of books that explores various technical exercises to help gain familiarity and technical proficiency with advanced improvisational concepts. This study presents the diatonic chords build with a 1/2 step and a major third ascending and descending through the Symmetrical Diminished Scale. 16 different chords are have been chosen and then combined in 54 different ways and then played in 12 keys. This book will give you a life time of interesting chord sequences to use over any situation where a dominant chord can be used or more specifically where you want to use a Symmetrical Diminished sound. The audio files that accompany this course will help you hone your accuracy, but can also be used for ear training and improvisation. As you will hear from the examples below 014 is very useful for a jazz musician when playing the music of Thelonious Monk. Monk’s use of 1/2 steps, Major 7th and b9’s within his chord voicings can be simulated very well with the use of 014s.

Below are two examples from the “ChopBusters 014: Diatonic Chords of Symmetrical Diminished Scale Ascending and Descending."

Click on triangle to see one of the 36 examples for diatonic 014 chords built with a C Symmetrical Diminished Scale:

The page below shows you the diatonic 014 chords of C Symmetrical Diminished. There is a two measure count off which gives you the key center in half notes.

There are 3 MP3s for each étude each gets progressively faster. Since these études make more musical sense when play at a faster tempo the MP3s below start with the fastest MP3 and then get slower. Keep in mind that there are also midifiles for each example so you can play any exercise at any tempo.

Level 2 MP3 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

Level 1 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

You can use these exercises for ear training, sight reading, transcription or just to listen to ingrain the sound of a key center created by a modal progression. Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

Click on triangle to see one of the 36 examples for diatonic 014 chords built with a Bb Symmetrical Diminished Scale:

The page below shows you the diatonic 014 chords of Ab Symmetrical Diminished There is a two measure count off which gives you the key center in half notes.

There are 3 MP3s for each étude each gets progressively faster. Since these études make more musical sense when play at a faster tempo the MP3s below start with the fastest MP3 and then get slower. Keep in mind that there are also midifiles for each example so you can play any exercise at any tempo.

Level 2 MP3 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

Level 1 for example above with 2 measure count-off which also creates the key center.

You can use these exercises for ear training, sight reading, transcription or just to listen to ingrain the sound of a key center created by a modal progression. Remember you can play these examples at any tempo... Super slow or extremely fast with the midifiles that accompany this course.

This course has many related books and courses that will increase your understanding of pitch class set theory as well as various ways you can apply these structures both melodically and harmonically.

ChopBusters: Two Trichord Ascending and Descending Scales...

ChopBuster Two Trichord Ascending and Descending Scales

A collection of 12 exercises based on two trichords that are played ascending and descending in all 12 keys.

Each Hexatonic scale in this study is derived from two symmetrical trichords as seen in the list below. The chords that these scales work over is included so it can be applied to all the relevant musical situations. All keys are shown for each combination. This is an excellent source for developing new sounds via tertial and non- tertial based structures for use in contemporary music.

This book is for any instrumentalist. A complete list of the two trichord combinations can be found below:

012_012 C,Db,D_Gb,G,Ab

013_013 C,Db,Eb_E,Gb,G

014_014 C,Eb,E_Gb,G,Bb

015_015 C,Db,Ab_D,Eb,Bb

016_016 C,Db,G,Eb,E,Bb

024_024 C,D,E_G,A,B

025_025 C,G,A_D,E,B

026_026 C,D,Ab_E,Gb,Bb

027_027 C,D,G_E,A,B

036_036 C,Eb,Gb_G,Bb,Db

037_037 C,E,Gb_Gb,Bb,Db

048_048 C,EAb_D,Gb,Bb

If you need a better understanding of the how to apply these various triads and tetrads I would recommend the following books as source materials:

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ChopBuster Two Trichord Modal Sequence...

ChopBuster Two Trichord Modal Sequence

A collection of 12 exercises based on two trichords that are played in a 3 note modal sequence both ascending and descending. 6 permutations of each hexatonic scale is sequenced in all keys. This is an excellent study for developing a lyrical use of all 12 three note pitch class sets.

Each Hexatonic scale in this study is derived from two symmetrical trichords as seen in the list below. The chords that these scales work over is included so it can be applied to all the relevant musical situations. All keys are shown for each combination. This is an excellent source for developing new sounds via tertial and non- tertial based structures for use in contemporary music.

This book is for any instrumentalist. A complete list of the chord permutations can be found below:

012_012 C,Db,D_Gb,G,Ab

013_013 C,Db,Eb_E,Gb,G

014_014 C,Eb,E_Gb,G,Bb

015_015 C,Db,Ab_D,Eb,Bb

016_016 C,Db,G,Eb,E,Bb

024_024 C,D,E_G,A,B

025_025 C,G,A_D,E,B

026_026 C,D,Ab_E,Gb,Bb

027_027 C,D,G_E,A,B

036_036 C,Eb,Gb_G,Bb,Db

037_037 C,E,Gb_Gb,Bb,Db

048_048 C,EAb_D,Gb,Bb

If you need a better understanding of the how to apply these various triads and tetrads I would recommend the following books as source materials:

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ChopBuster Two Trichord Hexatonic Exercises...

ChopBuster Two Trichord Hexatonic Exercises

A collection of 12 exercises based on two trichords that include all permutations of the symmetrical trichords. Great for developing melodic ideas and physical ability to work with a hexatonic scale. This is an excellent study for developing a lyrical use of all 12 three note pitch class sets.

Each Hexatonic scale in this study is derived from two symmetrical trichords as seen in the list below. The chords that these scales work over is included so it can be applied to all the relevant musical situations. All permutations are shown for each combination. This is an excellent source for developing new sounds via tertial and non-tertial based structures for use in contemporary music.

This book is for any instrumentalist. A complete list of the chord permutations can be found below:

012_012 C,Db,D_Gb,G,Ab

013_013 C,Db,Eb_E,Gb,G

014_014 C,Eb,E_Gb,G,Bb

015_015 C,Db,Ab_D,Eb,Bb

016_016 C,Db,G,Eb,E,Bb

024_024 C,D,E_G,A,B

025_025 C,G,A_D,E,B

026_026 C,D,Ab_E,Gb,Bb

027_027 C,D,G_E,A,B

036_036 C,Eb,Gb_G,Bb,Db

037_037 C,E,Gb_Gb,Bb,Db

048_048 C,EAb_D,Gb,Bb

If you need a better understanding of the how to apply these various triads and tetrads I would recommend the following books as source materials:

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ChopBuster Two Trichord Hexatonic Sweeps...

ChopBuster Two Trichord Hexatonic Sweeps

A collection of 12 exercises based on two trichords that include all permutations of the symmetrical trichords played a sweeps. These sweep arpeggios are designed for guitarists but can be used by any instrumentalist to create soaring angular melodies. These exercises are wonderful for developing melodic ideas and physical ability when working with a hexatonic scale. This is an excellent study for developing more comtemporary sounding melodies using three note pitch class sets.

Each Hexatonic scale in this study is derived from two symmetrical trichords as seen in the list below. The chords that these scales work over is included so it can be applied to all the relevant musical situations. All permutations are shown for each combination. This is an excellent source for developing new sounds via tertial and non- tertial based structures for use in contemporary music.

This book is for any instrumentalist. A complete list of the chord permutations can be found below:

012_012 C,Db,D_Gb,G,Ab

013_013 C,Db,Eb_E,Gb,G

014_014 C,Eb,E_Gb,G,Bb

015_015 C,Db,Ab_D,Eb,Bb

016_016 C,Db,G,Eb,E,Bb

024_024 C,D,E_G,A,B

025_025 C,G,A_D,E,B

026_026 C,D,Ab_E,Gb,Bb

027_027 C,D,G_E,A,B

036_036 C,Eb,Gb_G,Bb,Db

037_037 C,E,Gb_Gb,Bb,Db

048_048 C,EAb_D,Gb,Bb

If you need a better understanding of the how to apply these various triads and tetrads I would recommend the following books as source materials:

Permutation of Tertial Triad and Tetrad Harmony...

Permutation of Tertial Triad and Tetrad Harmony Volume One:

This ChopBuster course presents the 18 permutations of major, minor, diminished and augmented triads along with the 96 permutations of 13 commonly used seventh chords. 976 pages in total. This is an excellent source for developing command of the commonly used tertial structures in contemporary music.

This book is for any instrumentalist. A complete list of the chord permutations can be found below:

Major Triad

Minor Triad

Diminished Triad

Augmented Triad

Major 7th

Minor 7th

Dominant 7th

Dominant 7sus4

Minor 7b5

Diminished 7th

Minor Major 7

Major 7#11

Major 7#5

Dominant 7#11

Dominant 7#5

Major 6

Minor 6

If you need a better understanding of the how to apply these various triads and tetrads I would recommend the following books as source materials:

Trichord Sequence exercises for pitch class set 013679

013679 Pitch Class Set

This book presents exercises to build technique facility and melodic ideas for soloing and composing with two trichords. i.e. C,Db, Eb and F#, G, A would be two 013 trichords. All combinations of the following trichords are presented:

C Db Eb 0 1 3

C Db Gb 0 1 6

C Db G 0 1 6

C Db A 0 1 4

C Eb Gb 0 3 6

C Eb G 0 3 7

C Eb A 0 3 6

C Gb G 0 1 6

C Gb A 0 3 6

C G A 0 2 5

Db Eb Gb 0 2 5

Db Eb Gb 0 2 5

Db Eb A 0 2 6

Db Gb G 0 1 6

Db Gb A 0 3 7

Db G A 0 2 6

Eb Gb G 0 1 4

Eb Gb A 0 3 6

Eb G A 0 2 6

Gb G A 0 1 3

The 013679 pitch class set is great when used over a dominant chord sound because of it's close associating with the half step, whole step scale also known as Symmetrical Diminished. This book contains 90 pages of 8 note melodic sequences played over a three octave range.

Suggest practice schedule: One page should be learned each day and applied to musical situations.

This book will take 3 months to complete. Some instruments may have less range and therefore should adjust as needed. Written in treble clef and usable by any instrument.

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Trichord Sequence 2 exercises for pitch class set 013679 TWO

013679 Pitch Class Set

This book is a continuation of the Trichord Duel Modal Sequences for Pitch Class Set 013679. It presents exercises to build technique facility and melodic ideas for soloing and composing with two trichords. i.e. C, D, Eb and F#, G#, A would be two 013 trichords. All combinations of possible trichords are presented.

This version of the 013679 pitch class set is great when used over a diminished chord sound because of it's close associating with whole step, half step scale also known as Diminished. This book contains 90 pages of 8 note melodic sequences played over a three octave range.

Suggest practice schedule: One page should be learned each day and applied to musical situations.

This book will take 3 months to complete. Some instruments may have less range and therefore should adjust as needed. Written in treble clef and usable by any instrument.

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ISBN: 978-1-59489-702-3

90 page PDF

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Pitch Class Set Exercises: All Rotations for pitch class set 013568 for all instruments

All Rotations for pitch class set 013568 for all instruments

Pitch Classes: A, Bb, C, E, F, G

Pitch Class Set Prime Form: 013568

This book contains all melodic combinations within a two octave range for Pitch Class Set 013568. It presents exercises to build technique facility and melodic ideas for soloing and composing with a hexatonic scale and/or two trichords. i.e. A, Bb, C and E, F, G would be two 013 trichords. All combinations of possible trichords are presented. These exercises are great for applying the following trichords to a major scale and it's related modes.

Like the pitch class set 013578 013568 is also great for use over many of the diatonic chords on a major scale. Below are some of the possible chord sounds:

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The follow list contains no avoid notes and therefore can be used freely on the chord type and of course as a chord voicing.

C: 6 b7 1 3 4 5 dom_7sus4

D: 5 b6 b7 2 b3 4 dom_7sus4

Eb: b5 5 6 b2 2 3 dom7

G: 2 b3 4 6 b7 1 min7, dom_7sus4

A: 1 b2 b3 5 b6 b7 dom7, dom_7sus4

Bb: 7 1 2 b5 5 6 min_maj7, maj7

See Sonic Resource Guide for more lists like the above. Suggested practice schedule: One page should be learned each day and applied to musical situations. Each example should be played cycle 5. You should also change the phrasing by starting on and off the beat. i.e. start on 1, 1and, 2, 2and etc... Please use vamps in the member's area for backing tracks to correctly hear the key center. This book will take 3 months to complete. Written in treble clef and usable by any instrument.

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Pitch Class Set Exercises: All Rotations for pitch class set 013578 for all instruments

All Rotations for pitch class set 013578 for all instruments

Pitch Classes: A, Bb, C, D, E, F

Pitch Class Set Prime Form: 013578

This book contains all melodic combinations within a two octave range for Pitch Class Set 013578. It presents exercises to build technique facility and melodic ideas for soloing and composing with a hexatonic scale and/or two trichords. i.e. A, Bb, C and D, E, F would be two 013 trichords. All combinations of possible trichords are presented. These exercises are great for applying the following trichords to a major scale and it's related modes.

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Like the pitch class set 013568 013578 is also great for use over many of the diatonic chords on a major scale. Below are some of the possible chord sounds: The follow list contains no avoid notes and therefore can be used freely on the chord type and of course as a chord voicing

C: 6 b7 1 2 3 4 dom_7sus4

D: 5 b6 b7 1 2 b3 dom7, dom_7sus4

G: 2 b3 4 5 6 b7 min7, dom_7sus4

Ab: b2 2 3 b5 b6 6 dom7

A: 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 dom_7sus4

Bb: 7 1 2 3 b5 5 maj7

See Sonic Resource Guide for more lists like the above. Suggested practice schedule: One page should be learned each day and applied to musical situations. Each example should be played cycle 5. You should also change the phrasing by starting on and off the beat. i.e. start on 1, 1and, 2, 2and etc... Please use vamps in the member's area for backing tracks to correctly hear the key center. This book will take 3 months to complete. Written in treble clef and usable by any instrument.

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Pitch Class Set Exercises: Two Octave Displacements for 025 for all instruments

Pitch Classes: C, G, A

Pitch Classes Inversion; C Eb, F

Pitch Class Set Prime Form:025

This book contains all melodic combinations within a two octave range for Pitch Class Set 025 and it's inversion.

Among other applications these type of melodic lines are useful for large leap melodies and "sheets of sound" type applications. These exercises advance technique facility along with melodic ideas for soloing and composing.

Inversions of 025 is also included which gives you a complete other set of chords to use with this structure

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Digital Edition ISBN: 978-1-59489-706-1

48 Pages

Suggested Practice Guide:

One page should be learned each day and applied to musical situations. Each example should be played cycle 5. You should also change the phrasing by starting on and off the beat. i.e. start on 1, 1and, 2, 2and etc...

are all made with 025 pitch class set. These Jam Tracks will not only give you ideas for new compositions but will also be an excellent backing track to improvise with the 025 025 pitch class set.

Sonic Resource Guide is recommended as a source to see other combinations of notes that can be used with 025 025 and for all 3 and 4 note chords you can find using this combination. Sonic Resource Guide Covers all possible types of combinations of hexatonic scales with 6 and 7 note scales along with a host of other crucial information to work with this new type of improvisation.

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Pitch Class Set Exercises: Atomic Scales 027:

Atomic Scales is a fancy name for using three note scales as a vehicle for improvisation and composition. Smaller groups of notes are very useful because they provide more possible applications when applying them to different musical situations. This book applies this idea to both a three note group(s) which I call a trichord(s) and a six note group which I call a hexatonic scale i.e. a six note group of notes. A hexatonic scale can of course be divided up into to groups of three notes (in other words two trichords). This book concentrates on using a three note scale (pitch class set). The pitch class set used in this book is 027. An example of an 027 would be D, E, A. Another example would be E, F#, C#. This book looks at using both of these 027s. An indepth explanation of 027 is presented along with exercises to apply these groupings to many chord types. A fingering pattern chart is included to help guitarists apply this information to the guitar fretboard along with melodic patterns that any instrumentalist can use to apply 027s to their instrument.

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Reviews

What people are saying:

I find these ChopBuster exercises to be very forward thinking ideas on melodic construction. I downloaded them all and use them as warmups each day. They are definitely giving me some new ideas. I really like the trichord stuff. Going back and forth between two different group of 3 notes really makes a cool sound. It's interesting how something that has 6 rather than 8 notes of a diminished scale can disguise the sound so it's not so obvious that you are playing a diminished sound. I've also been reading out of Time Transformation book which has really helped me to hear longer melodic lines. I also like the unusual phrasing in that book. Y. Božič

I've been working on the Three Note Sequencing for Major Modes in all Keys. This has not only given me many new ideas for melodies but really strenghten my ability with each scale. They certainly are chopbusters! Some of these sequences really take some time to get under your fingers. I contacted Bruce and he recommended trying different articulations for each exercise. That really made me think about how to make each of these melodies more melodic and helped me put my own personal sound on each line. Highly recommended you contact Bruce once you download any of these Chopbusters. He has some great ideas on how to apply and change each exercise. H. Baker

I've been working on the Trichord Duel Modal Sequences and listening a lot to Bruce's "Art of the Blues" CD and his "Heavy Mental" CD. His application of these type of lines in a Jazz and Rock context create a very cool sound. I originally thought of these type of melodies as only jazzy sounding but I can now see that you can use them in any idiom. I also found a few youtube videos of Bruce using 025 on a lap slide blues thing. I very excited by this new way of combining notes to create new melodic lines and compositions. B. Morrison

Chopbuster downloads rule!! I've been working on the Atomic Scales download and if you take the idea presented in that download and apply it to the other downloads you have a whole new type of sound to add into your playing. I've also been reading out of the Set Theory for Improvisation Method 027 016 Method books which can really help to hear these ideas in a musical concept. Also been listening to Bruce's CD a lot too. I love the way he uses these ideas with sweep picking. Check out some of the double neck stuff on youtbue and and you will see what I mean. E. Randell

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Sight Reading Solved Intermediate Level

Sight Reading Solved Intermediate Level is a series of books for any student seeking to improve their sight reading skills. It is meant for students seeking to become professional musicians. Sight Reading Solved Intermediate Level consists of sight reading études using the modes of:

Major

Melodic Minor Ascending

Diminished

Whole Tone

Two modes of Harmonic Minor

Prepares you for the most common types of melodies found in modern music.

The Intermediate level is for the advanced beginner. It concentrates on highly rhythmic examples commonly found in contemporary music.

Midi files help you gain accuracy.

Downloadable midi files for each exercise helps the student to develop a high level of accuracy at any tempo. These files are included with the digital download.

Take your sight reading skills to a new level with Sight Reading Solved Intermediate Level

A highly challenging and unusual book that provides études simulating a characteristic frequently found in actual scores where there are larger than expected gaps between each entrance....I found it to be invaluable. G. Drews/li>

I use this book for reading and for singing. I use the MetroDrone with it and it works quite well. E. Peters

Bruce recommended this book for me. I'm entering college as a jazz major next year and wanted to brush up on my reading. Great book! H. Rouge.

If you are looking for some good sight reading material consider this one. I'm hoping to see the other level of this series soon. E. George.

Get started with Rhythms Volume Four today and start expressing those fast rhythms you have always wanted to play!

New York Guitar Method Primer Ensemble Book Two

Two is better than one!

New York Guitar Method Primer Ensemble Book 2 is the companion book for the New York Guitar Method Primer Book 2. It gives you exercises to apply the information learned in the Primer Two Book.

Primer Ensemble Book Two will help you to:

Apply the scales you are learning by improvising with them over chord vamps.

Learn strumming patterns to gain better knowledge of accompaniment.

Learn chord progressions to help you memorize each new chord.

Memorize all the notes on the guitar by concentrating on one string at a time.

Develop you rhythm skills by playing simple etudes.

Develop your recognition of written rhythms and how they sound.

Learn to sight read on the guitar, using a graduated method.

If this is what you want for your playing, then New York Guitar Method Primer Ensemble Book 2 will get you organized so you can develop the skills that you find in a world class musician.

Scale Application

Primer Ensemble Book Two applies 10 different scales in multiple ways:

Etudes which concentrate on one scale.

Single string studies to isolate each scale to one string.

Chord vamps to apply the scale via improvisation.

Each chapter concentrates on one scale and covers the following:

Major

Dorian

Phrygian

Lydian

Mixolydian

Aeolian

Locrian

Major Pentatonic

Minor Pentatonic

Blues

So is this book the right book for you?

Ask yourself these questions:

Does my ability to play chord progressions need improvement?

Is my fretboard knowledge spotty?

Is my ability to read chord charts hit-or-miss?

Does my understanding of theory need work?

Does my sight reading skill need improvement?

Is my rhythm playing in the groove?

Do I have a hard time staying within the form when I play music?

Is my scale mastery weak or incomplete?

If the answer is YES then "New York Guitar Method Primer Ensemble Book 2" will get you on track to solving your problems. Filling in these gaps in your playing will make you a much better musician and give you the confidence to tackle any type of music.

Here are a couple of examples of MP3s that can be played or downloaded to help you learn each chord progression

Bringing together many Muse Eek Books to make a unified push to raise your musicianship

Much of New York Guitar Method is compiled from other Muse Eek publications; several books have been excerpted to form this series. In the case of NYGM Primer Ensemble Book Two, additional content has been taken from:

Rhythm Primer

Single Sting Studies for Guitar Volume One

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The New York Guitar Method is an unmatched series of books!

By combining both theoretical and practical applications,covers all the things you need to become a world class guitarist. Get a consistent education by working through the entire New York Guitar Method Series.

Additional Information:

Digital Edition 978-1-59489-862-4

Physical IBSN: 978-1-59489-915-7

129 pages and many additional free files and videos in our member's area

What people are saying:

I'm an intermediate player and have taken a few music theory courses in high school. I got both the Primer 2 and Ensemble Primer 2 at the same time, and skipped the Primer One book. There is a lot of really important stuff to be gained from working through this book, but for a while I was fighting what felt like "homework". It finally dawned on me after an email I received from Bruce where he told me "It doesn't matter how much you know it's how much of what you know that you can actually play." So now I understand why Bruce had me writing out every fricking chord using staff and fretboard notation. It's like, I could say I know how to build a chord but could I instantly tell you what notes are in a Gb Major 7#5 chord. Nope! I can play a Ab Phrygian scale if I sit down and think about it but can I on the fly start improvising with that scale at a rehearsal? Don't think so! So that was my eureka moment. The point is, if you work with these books all this stuff becomes second nature. I can't believe it took me so long to get it, but I'm glad I did at last. What a difference in my playing. P. Kantor

I recently graduated to the NYGM V1. Took me 8 months of one hour a day practice to get there but, I can feel and hear the improvement in my playing and my understanding of music. Now I can play the pop songs I love, and even get into creative strumming! I can improvise SO MUCH BETTER over most of these songs, and I'm getting a lot better at reading music. but the best thing is that I understand where music theory is coming from, and I used to be scared of it. I'm still having issues with my ear training and my rhythm takes a dive every once in a while but from working with NYGM, I know how my own work will pay off in the long run. I also have to say the multiple emails exchanges with Mr. Arnold helped me immensely, I was really surprised that I could communicate with him, but he is a real straight shooter. I totally recommend these books if you are the kind of person who needs a structured approach to learning the guitar. D. Timmons

I'm a music lover with some very troubling rhythm problems. I had read great reviews so I got NYGM Primer One and immediate felt lost. I contacted Mr. Arnold and he made some really crazy recommendations for me to tackle my rhythm issues. First he said don't even bother opening the book we have to work on some real basics. First thing he asked me was whether I walked before I crawled. I contacted my mother and sure enough I was walking very early. Bruce explained that for lots of people the coordination that is formed from crawling builds a rhythmic ability that you don't get from walking. Basically it takes more coordination and rhythm to crawl because you are using all four limbs. So believe it or not the first thing he had me do was crawl on the floor for a few minutes a day. I got the hang of it pretty fast (but my girlfriend was starting to wonder about me and this Arnold character!) Then he had me doing a bunch of tapping with my hand while walking for about two weeks. After all that, I started working from the book. He had me start immediately on the chord progressions in NYGM Primer One and sure enough my strumming rhythm was much better than it had ever been. This is why you need to study with this guy he isn't one dimensional and he has decades of experience. Thanks Bruce for taking the time to help me through my problem!! I've now moved on to the Primer two books and going strong. Get on board with Bruce you won't be sorry. H. Walker.

I contacted Bruce after I got these books to help me organize a practice schedule. This really helped me focus in on my specific issues. He also had me get some of his ear training books. (Ear Training One Note Complete and Contextual Ear Training.) The ET has been kicking my ass but as Bruce explained to me, I needed to improve my ear along with my mental knowledge of music. I feel like Bruce's approach is very holistic and I'm already starting to see how much more in touch I am with music. W. Wilson.

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Completing your knowledge of all the chords with roots on the low E and A string that a professional musician must know.

A logical system for mastering all professional chord voicings through direct application to 24 chord progressions.

Developing your sight reading skills to a professional level.

Each of the 24 chapters takes you through a series of exercises to improve all these crucial aspects of your guitar playing, and also tests you with classical études from Corelli, Bach, Beethoven and Haydn. These time tested exercises are highly targeted and with a short 1/2 hour commitment each day you can truly transform your guitar playing. As Joe Satriani says "If you are going to study, study with a jazz player." This book is the next best thing and will improve your:

Rhythm.

Time.

Recognition of musical form.

Fretboard knowledge.

Understanding of the application of 22 different scales .

Ability to master hard chord progressions.

Improvisation with 22 different scales.

Scale application to common chord progressions.

Midifiles and other audio files available to help you learn.

Improve your accuracy and have a lot more fun practicing when you can hear the exercises played with tempo controllable midifiles or MP3s in some cases.

And other additional information to help you learn.

This includes:

Extensive section on understanding rhythm notation.

Straight Eighth vs. Swing Eighth Note Feel.

Rhythmic Notation which is crucial to reading any chart.

Beat Reading: the Secret Weapon for learning how to read ahead in music.

Don't miss out on this information which in many cases can't be found anywhere but in this book.

Want to be a monster musician? New York Guitar Method Ensemble Book One will help you get there.

Bringing many Muse Eek Books together to raise your musicianship

The New York Guitar Method Series contains carefully selected excerpts from other Muse Eek Publications. In the case of New York Guitar Method Ensemble Book One additional content has been taken from:

New York Guitar Method Ensemble Book One is an unmatched series of book covering all the things you need to become a world class guitarist.

By combining both theoretical and practical applications this series of books gives you everything you need to become a great guitarist. Get a consistent and comprehensive education by working through the entire The New York Guitar Method Series.

Additional Information:

Digital Edition 978-1-59489-864-8

Physical IBSN: 978-1-59489-905-8

491 pages and many additional free files and videos in our member's area

What people are saying:

My teacher recommended New York Guitar Method Ensemble Book One to prepare for being a performance major at college. That turned out to be some of the best advice I ever received. I'm nailing the ensembles and got into some of the top bands. Reading is crucial in college and if I want to have a shot at a professional career in music. The ensemble book was terrific for getting my reading chops happening. Let's get honest sight reading isn't exactly the most interesting thing in the world, so the variety of exercises really helps even when the going gets tough. I totally recommend this if you are looking to improve your sight reading. M. Miles

I purchased both the New York Guitar Method Volume One and the "New York Guitar Method Ensemble Book One". The two books complement each other nicely. Each chapter of both books deals with one scale, so I worked 1 hour a day from both books. 24 weeks later I really feel like I KNOW scales. The articulation and modal sequencing info got me playing the scales in really cool ways too, so they aren't just notes. I feel like I'm getting to be the guitarist I want to be. H. Czerny

Mr. Arnold recommended I start with the "New York Guitar Method Volume One" and New York Guitar Method Ensemble Book One. I went to college for a few semesters and then dropped out, but I wanted to continue my music studies on my own terms. I wasn't sure if I could even approach sounding like Metheny or Scofield, their ability is so awesome. These books have all the info I need to master scales and so far I am making real good progress. But as Mr. Arnold stated in an email to me. "Scales is just one way of many ways to improvise." So I'm looking forward to moving on to The New York Guitar Method Volume Two which covers Approach Notes which Mr. Arnold calls the backbone of jazz lines. I think if you are a serious student of jazz or rock and want a complete education in music then the The New York Guitar Method series is a great place to start. And any questions about the books you can always shoot Bruce an email. Great system, great concept, get it you won't be sorry. R. Johanssen.

I started with the The New York Guitar Method series as a beginner. 2 years later I'm now starting New York Guitar Method Volume One with the New York Guitar Method Ensemble Book One too. I'm guessing this will take me about 1 year to get through the book. Some of it is a review. I've already played through 10 of the scales just have to get through the modes of melodic minor ascending and a few other scales. This series is well thought out and you can see why it's used by so many musicians from every level. It'll require a strong commitment on your part but if you have that then these books are excellent. A. Lopez.

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